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After 'Missteps' And Controversies, Museum Of The Bible Works To Clean Up Its Act
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The museum has tightened its acquisition policies and is working to return potentially looted objects. Early acquisitions reflected a lack of expertise and lack of policy, its chief curator tells NPR.
Saudi Officials Announce This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Saudi Arabia has said this year's Hajj will be restricted to pilgrims already within the kingdom. Because of the coronavirus, pilgrims will not be able to enter Saudi Arabia.
Laid Off By U.S. Contractor, Iraqi Interpreters Fear ISIS Retaliation
Friday, June 12, 2020
A U.S. military contractor abruptly laid off most of the U.S.-led coalition's Iraqi interpreters. Some have gone into hiding. "We ... will be easily hunted down," a group wrote to the U.S. military.
Where Jesus Was Baptized, Jordan Vies With Israel For Tourists
Friday, May 29, 2020
While UNESCO and the Vatican agree the site is in Jordan, a spot across the Jordan River, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, draws more visitors.
Bedouin Tour Guide Loses His House After Jordan Closes Borders During The Pandemic
Monday, May 25, 2020
The pandemic has affected people of various occupations across the world. One of them is a Bedouin tour guide in Jordan's ancient ruins of Petra. He has lost his home and is back in a tent.
U.S. Authorities Say Hobby Lobby's Gilgamesh Tablet Is 'Stolen,' Must Go Back To Iraq
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
U.S. federal prosecutors are seeking the return of the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet, purchased by Hobby Lobby for display in the Museum of the Bible, which authorities say cooperated with the investigation.
Animals Roam Free In Petra Heritage Site Under Jordan's COVID-19 Lockdown
Thursday, May 07, 2020
Tourists' absence from the ancient city has made way for the cats, dogs, birds and other creatures to take over.
Iraq's Former Spy Chief Voted Prime Minister After 6 Months Of Caretaker Government
Thursday, May 07, 2020
Mustafa al-Kadhimi was the third candidate whom Iraq's president had asked to try to form a government. Parliament approved the majority of Kadhimi's Cabinet early Thursday morning.
Iraqi Parliament Chooses Mustafa Al-Kadhimi To Be Prime Minister
Thursday, May 07, 2020
After months of political paralysis, Iraq's parliament has chosen a prime minister. Mustafa al-Kadhimi, a former intelligence chief, is supported by the United States.
'1st Time To See It Like This': Petra Tourism Workers Long For Visitors To Return
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has done what even war did not — bring Jordan's vital travel industry to a halt, and with it, the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of workers.
Charity Gains New Importance For Muslims Observing Ramadan Amid Economic Shutdowns
Friday, April 24, 2020
Giving to the poor is an essential part of the holy month, which began Friday, and with so many people thrown out of work, observers say it's particularly needed now.
Muslims Mark Ramadan During Coronavirus Pandemic
Friday, April 24, 2020
Ramadan has begun for Muslims around the world. In the Middle East, the month of fasting and prayer is deeply altered by restrictions intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Jordan Takes Early And Intense Action To Slow The Coronavirus
Monday, April 20, 2020
The small Jordanian kingdom is mounting an intense effort to control the coronavirus, as seen in a look at their crisis center.
Yemen Reports Its 1st COVID-19 Case
Saturday, April 11, 2020
In a country at war and already seeing widespread malnutrition, Yemen's troubles are compounded by the threat of the coronavirus.
Yemen, Already Facing A Health Crisis, Confirms Its 1st Coronavirus Case
Friday, April 10, 2020
Five years of fighting has left the country in ruins. "We are bracing for the worst," a U.N. official said. The country is already dealing with war, poverty and malnutrition.
Coronavirus Is Changing The Rituals Of Death For Many Religions
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
The virus is upending burial traditions across cultures, from the washing of the body of a loved one in Iraq to the gathering of mourners in Israel.
Global Roundtable: Coronavirus Crisis Upends Death Rituals
Monday, April 06, 2020
The elaborate funeral pyres of India, the seven-day mourning among Jews in Israel and the sacred body washing of Muslims in Iraq, are all important rituals of death now in disarray amid the pandemic.
A Wedding In Jordan Leads To A Coronavirus Cluster And Closure Of A Major City
Friday, March 27, 2020
The Middle Eastern kingdom says 26 people tested positive for the virus after the large gathering, reportedly including a guest who flew in from Canada.
Jordan Keeps Coronavirus In Check With One Of The World's Strictest Lockdowns
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
The Middle Eastern kingdom has forced most people to stay indoors, banned driving and even temporarily shut down grocery stores and pharmacies.
'We Don't Know Where To Hide': The Day-To-Day Struggles For Civilians In Idlib
Monday, March 16, 2020
"It is a very, very sad thing when my son says to me, 'Mum, I don't want to die,'" says Etab Hadithi, a 41-year-old mother of two. "We are all suffering ... from a dangerous life."